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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 340.25 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 340.25 and 135.86 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 340.25 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/340.25 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 340.25 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 46,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226.37/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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